Trumbull County Small Claims Court
How to file a small claims case in Trumbull County, OH. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the Warren area.
E-Filing
Not available
Max Claim
$6,000
Courts (2)
2 courthouses
Main Courthouse
Trumbull County Central District Court
180 N. Mecca
Cortland, OH 44410
Other Courthouse Locations
Trumbull County Eastern District Court
7130 Brookwood Drive
Brookfield, OH 44403
Serves: Brookfield Township, Masury, Yankee Lake Village, Burghill, Gustavus, Hartford, Kinsman, Orangeville Village, and Vernon.
How to File in Trumbull County
File in person
Bring your completed forms to the courthouse clerk during business hours. Pay the filing fee by cash, check, or credit card.
File by mail
Most small claims courts accept filing by mail — check with this courthouse first. Typically you mail your completed forms with the filing fee (check or money order) plus a self-addressed stamped envelope for your returned copies.
Ready to take action in Trumbull County?
A demand letter often settles disputes before a case is ever filed — and it only takes a few minutes.
Read the demand letter guideFor statewide rules including filing limits, statutes of limitations, and court procedures, see the full Ohio small claims court guide →